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Maui Visitors & Convention Bureau executive director Sherry Duong discusses why the island is now ready to welcome visitors back and how it plans to encourage people to travel to the destination.

As the resort community of Whistler prepares for wildfire season, a key part of its new wildfire defence plan is the tourism industry. As Cassidy Mosconi reports in the final instalment of our focus on Whistler’s preparations, it involves everything from helicopters to snowmaking machines

Federal Tourism Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada discusses how Ottawa is working to better support B.C.’s tourism industry.

The Tourism Industry Association of Alberta hosted its final provincial town hall in Lethbridge on Tuesday. Sarah Jones has more on the round table discussions that look to increase and support travel in southern Alberta.

Hugh Mackenzie has dedicated his professional life to the tourism sector throughout his 43 year career. GNM speaks with Mackenzie about how it all started.

The Tourism Industry of Canada is recognizing Kingston resident, Hugh Mackenzie for his dedication and contributions to the tourism sector. GNM sat down with Mackenzie to talk about his 43 year career in tourism.

Travel Consultant Claire Newell discusses what ‘tour tourism’ is, and why it’s become big business for the travel industry.

Tourism was among the industries in Manitoba to take a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the latest edition of our “Where We Live” series, Clay Young tells us how parts of the tourism sector managed to make it through and why things are looking up.

Some of the areas that needed improvement were the number of ice pads and aquatic centres in the city.

It was announced nearly three weeks ago–proposed legislation cracking down on short-term rentals and tonight Tourism Kelowna is speaking out for the first time on the potential hit to the local tourism industry. While no one knows exactly what kind of impact the new rules may have on tourism, some would-be visitors are already re-thinking...

Even though she’s not coming until December 2024, the anticipation for Taylor Swift’s shows at BC Place is already growing. Morgan Westcott, BCIT’s associate dean of marketing management, talks about the impact Swift will have on B.C.’s tourism and hospitality industries.

B.C.’s labour shortage is impacting recruitment agencies, and new StatCan data shows foreign travellers are having a disproportionate impact on our tourism industry. BIV’s Tyler Orton has your business news.

Ongoing wildfires across British Columbia and the Northwest Territories are dissuading tourists from visiting Canada this year, taking a massively negative toll on the industry during a peak season. Global’s Anne Gaviola has the latest.

The Chinese government has left Canada off its list of ‘approved destinations’ for group tours, effectively make the country a no-go for many of the country’s tourists. Catherine Urquhart reports.

Artificial Intelligence just might join you on your next vacation. Tourism Jasper in Alberta’s rocky mountains is now using AI in hopes of making the destination more popular. And they’re not alone- as Heather Yourex-West explains, applications like ChatGPT and Oliver A.I. are taking the industry by storm.

Businesses across much of Alberta are benefiting from a long-awaited tourism boom. Calgary businesses are taking advantage of Pride celebrations. And the investigation continues into a massive fire at a southeast Calgary industrial complex.

The tourism industry continues to work towards recovery years after the pandemic began. It was the hardest-hit industry, with many small businesses impacted. Quinn Philips with Explore Edmonton joined us on ‘Global News Morning’ to talk about what else is impacting tourism in the city.

Travel expert Claire Newell joins us from Vancouver to discuss the devastating impact of the Maui wildfires on the region’s travel and tourism industry. She also outlines the Canadian travel advisory and offers advice for travellers who already have their Hawaii trips booked.

B.C.’s wine industry has been hit hard by wildfires, while tourism tries to get back on track after the pandemic. BIV’s Tyler Orton has your business news.

Some talks have resumed, as the Hollywood writers’ strike has now passed the 100 days mark. Lana Popham, the Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport, talks about the mounting cost to the BC Film and TV industry.